Purple & Gold Newsletter

Week of Sept. 22 | Issue 5

September 22 - 23

Senior Class Retreat

September 23 - 24

Sophomore Class Retreat, starting Saturday, 9/23 at 1 p.m.

Monday, September 25

Academy Tennis Match vs. Caldwell Day School, 4 p.m. (Tennis Senior Night)

September 29 - 30

Family Weekend

Saturday, September 30

Salem Academy A Capella Singers Performance, 9:45 a.m. Huber Theater, Student Center.

Parents' Association Meeting, 12:45 p.m., Huber Theater, Student Center.

Parents' Association Dinner Gathering, 5 p.m., Cugino Forno, WInston-Salem.

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Photo: Seniors serenading the Academy community during 2023 Senior Day

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Tuesday, October 3

Academy Swim Interest Meeting, 4 - 4:15 p.m. Fill out this interest form prior to the meeting.

Thursday, October 5

PSAT Testing & College Counseling Workshop

Required for all students; no regular classes

Friday, October 6

Fall Break begins at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 10

Boarding students may begin returning from Fall Break at noon.

Mame Diack '25 & Cailin Schaub '25 at Ring Banquet 2023

Wednesday, October 11

Students arrive on campus by 9:45 a.m.; School Activity starts at 10 a.m.

Friday, October 13

Academy Volleyball vs.Oak Ridge Military, Home at 5 p.m. (Volleyball Senior Night)

Saturday, October 14

Salem Academy A Cappella Performance at Lighting the Way for Girls & Women Celebration, Unity Women's Desk fundraising event, Old Salem Visitor Center, 5 - 8 p.m.

Photo: Mame Diack '25 & Cailin Schaub '25 at Ring Banquet 2023.

Saber Athletics Calendar

View the 2023 Fall Calendar for Saber athletic games and matches.

Student Activities

Students, looking for weekend fun? Check out the September Student Activities Flyer!

Reminder: Email or verbally let Ms. Moulton know by 5 p.m. today (9/22) if you need school transportation to the Wake Forest Volleyball Game on Sunday, 9/24!

Photo: Sophie Henson '24, Athletic Council President, at 2023 Saber Sorting.

Campus Spotlight

Photo: Lillian Lawrence '25 with parents Michelle Hopkins Lawrence and Adrian Lawrence

Dates: Friday, September 29 - Saturday, September 30, 2023

2023 Family Weekend

Salem Academy is excited to have families return to campus for Family Weekend! Join us for a weekend filled with opportunities to connect with fellow families, meet our dedicated faculty, and experience the vibrant campus life.

For Friday, September 29, families can schedule short meetings that can be done in person or via Zoom if they are unable to attend in person.

Family Weekend Schedule

Faculty & Staff Conferences

Saturday, September 23

Bookmarks Festival, Downtown Winston-Salem.

Annual Apple Festival, September 23, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Historic Bethabara Park.

Sunday, September 30

Southern Charm at the Farm, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This incredible bi-annual event is back with 300 local vendors, live music, and food trucks at Tanglewood Park.

Sunday, October 1

Fall Concert, New Century Musicals. Join Salem Band for a concert of New Century Musicals at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 1 in Hanes Auditorium. Read More about this event.

Thursday, October 5

WS/FC Schools North Carolina College Fair, Benton Convention Center, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Speak to and learn about national colleges and universities!

Friday, October 6

Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party, The Ramkat at 8 p.m.- Get ready Taylor Nation! The Ramkat is hosting a Taylor Swift laser dance party! Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, October 22

Swim Like A. Fish Day Clinics. Salem Academy Swim Clinic with 2x USA Junior National Champion Abbie Fish is on October 22 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Cost is $100.00 per swimmer.

The Class of 2024's class rings from the 2023 Ring Banquet.

Cheers to the Academy seniors and their bright, bedazzled futures ahead!

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